Public Service Announcements

Toronto Subway

Celebrity Voices to Remind You to Keep Your Feet Off the Seats

From Judi Dench to Queen Latifah, CityLab writers match transit systems with the personalities they think would make the best announcements.

August 27, 2018 - CityLab

Metro Los Angeles Has a Trippy New Take on the Transit PSA

Metro Los Angeles new transit etiquette public service announcement is either a dream or a nightmare, depending on your perspective, but the transit agency clearly spared no expense in trying to impart a few lessons on courteous riding.

October 12, 2017 - The Source

Pedestrians

How Not to Do a Pedestrian Safety PSA

For your consideration.

August 10, 2017 - BikePortland

Friday Funny: The Transit Rider No One Should Aspire To Be

John Metcalfe introduces the world to Jimmy, the transit riding jerk who will probably seem all-too familiar.

April 7, 2017 - CityLab

WMATA Stepping Up Efforts to End Sexual Assaults on Transit Lines

The Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority (WMATA) recently launched a new campaign to combat sexual harassment and assault—especially toward some of the most marginalized members of the community.

November 16, 2016 - Greater Greater Washington

Vermont the Latest State to Post Fatality Figures on Roadside Signs

Call it the low-hanging fruit of traffic safety: a number of states around the country post traffic fatality figures on the message boards posted along highways. Questions remain whether such safety campaigns actually work.

April 12, 2016 - CityLab

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